Second / Temporal Layer

Extract seconds from datetime values, similar to datetime.second in Python or EXTRACT(SECOND FROM timestamp) in SQL.

Output formats:

Input DatetimeIntegerFloatNote
2024-01-15 12:30:454545.0Exact second
2024-01-15 12:30:45.1234545.123With milliseconds
2024-01-15 12:30:59.9995959.999Maximum value

Common applications:

  • Time-based aggregations
  • Process duration analysis
  • Time series binning
  • Performance monitoring
  • Schedule analysis
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Datetime column to extract seconds from. Handles both simple and fractional seconds. Values wrap from 59 back to 0 at minute boundaries.

Name for the new column. If not provided, the system generates a unique name. If AsColumn matches an existing column, the existing column is replaced. The name should follow valid column naming conventions.